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The federal government has been shut down since October 1, 2025. At this time, there is no end in sight. We are monitoring the situation closely and will share actionable updates as soon as we have them. Learn more with this blog post. 1. What [...]

Beginning on September 27, some Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) applicants received notice that their new 2025 RHYA grants were awarded. Providers have received Basic Center, Transitional Living, and Maternity Group Home award announcements, and some have seen their new awards appear in the [...]

The National Youth Advisory Council and the broader youth homelessness advocacy community mourn the loss of Ejay Velez—a passionate leader, a connector of people and resources, and a beloved friend whose presence lit up every room they entered. Ejay was a committed member of [...]

On September 16, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced their new vision, mission, values, priorities, and guiding principles as part of their strategic alignment initiative, which explains the criteria they will use to decide which programs get funding. Many of the provisions are [...]

On the morning of Friday, September 5, some Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) providers received notification from the Family and Youth Services Bureau that non-compete continuation (NCC) grants were awarded. Providers submitted their NCC applications on June 17, 2025. So far, NCC grants for Basic [...]

This blog post was updated September 16, 2025.Congress decides funding levels annually (October 1 to September 30) for the primary federal programs that impact youth, young adults, and young families experiencing homelessness through the appropriations process.The House and Senate Appropriations Committees have finished drafting their Fiscal [...]

On July 24, the President signed an executive order (EO), Ending Crime And Disorder On America’s Streets. This executive order, in conjunction with the Supreme Court’s decision, Johnson v. Grants Pass, further criminalizes homelessness. This executive order is deeply upsetting and out of line with [...]

Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations for Youth Homelessness Programs: Where We Stand Congress decides funding levels annually for the primary federal programs that impact youth, young adults, and young families experiencing homelessness through the appropriations process. The House and Senate Appropriations Committees have finished drafting [...]

As the federal budget landscape continues to shift, here’s what you need to know about the impact on youth homelessness programs. Recissions This Friday, July 25, 2025, the President is expected to sign into law a recissions bill that takes back $9 [...]

NN4Y has been working hard to push the Administration on Children and Families to extend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) NOFO deadline. The 14 day deadline was out of compliance with the standard 60-day NOFO process and violates federal law, which requires NOFOs [...]